Feature
●NATURAL FOOD SOURCE: Nature Aquascapes alder cones provide natural food source for ornamental shrimps and fish. They also create hiding places for baby shrimps and biofilm on alder cones can be a great food source for baby shrimps. When alder cones start to break down, it can be a good food source for adult shrimps.
●HELPS LOWER pH: The pH in aquariums varies depending on different water parameters, CO2 and oxygen levels. Alder cones can help lower pH levels in aquarium water.
●PROMOTES SHRIMP BREEDING: Alder cones releases tannin into the aquarium water which contains many properties. They also promote breeding in ornamental shrimps and help during molting.
●CREATE NATURAL ENVIROMENT: Alder cones not only create natural and beautiful decoration for your aquarium, they also create an ideal aquatic living environment for tropical inhabitants such as shrimp, bettas, Apistogrammas and Corydoras.
●SIZE VARIATIONS: Alder cones are all natural so the size will vary. Alder Cones range in size from around 0.5” to 1.0” (1.25cm to 2.5cm).
[96 Pack]
Description
Alder cones are beneficial to shrimp, bettas, Apistogrammas and Corydoras species for many different reasons. Alder Cones do not just serve as an aquatic decor, but they release tannins and help lower the pH level of the aquarium water. Different species of shrimps and fish thrive in different pH levels, so it is highly important to adjust the pH level according to your aquarium needs.
PREPARATION:
Before using the alder cones in your aquarium, we recommend soaking them in fresh water for a few days to let them become waterlogged and to leach off some of the tannins. Then, you can place them on the bottom of your aquarium as a functional and aesthetic substrate enhancer or place them into a filter sock and use them simply as a filter media to help foster "blackwater" conditions in your aquarium.
USAGE:
Please take the time to boil or soak all botanicals prior to using them, to reduce the possibility of problems. Always go slow when introducing any botanicals into your aquariums, so you can see the effect they have on your shrimps, fish and plants.
NOTE:
Due to natural variations of alder cones, each one will appear different. The photo is a representation of what to expect. All of our aquatic botanicals are intended for ornamental aquarium or terrarium use only. They are not intended for human consumption.